Individual Publisher(s): Joseph Dell'Orfano
National Sinclair Timex Newsletter
Formerly Sinclair Timex Southeast Regional Newsletter.
Published by Joseph Dell'Orfano.
| Title | Description | Computers |
|---|---|---|
| Black Screen/White Letters | Provides a machine-code POKE sequence of 20 values for setting a black screen background with white lettering on the ZX81/TS1000. A compact display customization tip for users who prefer the reversed video appearance. Useful for programs seeking improved contrast. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program |
| Brains to come | Reprint of an article about Clive Sinclair from Computer Mail. | |
| Day of the Week | A complete BASIC type-in program of approximately 65 lines for converting dates to and from Julian day numbers and calculating the day of the week for any date. Well-suited for calendar and scheduling applications. No byline is provided. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Editor’s Corner | The editor recounts purchasing a Sinclair QL from Quantum Computing and reflects on the capabilities of the TS 2068 compared to the QL. Discusses the uncertain future of the QL platform and invites reader input. A short editorial note opening the issue. | Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Editorial | Sinclair Research on verge of bankruptcy. | |
| Editorial | ||
| Editorial | Spectrum 128; Timex still repairing 2068s; catalogs from suppliers. | |
| Editorial | ||
| Editorial: The best of times, the worst of times… | Well, the worst is over and it can only get better. At least that’s how I -feel now as I tap out my -first newsletter on my 2068. I wish to thank all of you who have decided to stick with the newsletter (and, of course, the ZX computers) for your continued support – I […] | Sinclair ZX80, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| EXP/3000 Disk System | Review of the AERCO FD-68, packaged and sold by 21st Century Electronics. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| For Fun: Life in Machine Code | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program | |
| Forum | ||
| Hot Z-2068 | Review of the disassembler from Sinware. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Input/Output | ||
| Input/Output | John Bloxham reports 2068 and Spectrum are not very different; Van Vangor uses TS1000 for business inventory control; Narti Kitiyakara has Tasword; Kurt Olsen states Samsung deal is domestic only. | |
| Keyboard Control of Graphics | Fast graphics in SLOW mode is not a contradiction in terms. Machine code allows instantaneous control of a moving graphic symbol in this example program. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program |
| Membership Roster | We lost a lot of people when the newsletter changed hands (at least half), but that’s the way it goes. | |
| Membership Roster | ||
| Modeming in Jacksonville | Surveys the BBS scene in Jacksonville, Florida, noting more than 70 local boards accessible to T/S users. Highlights the dedicated T/S message board on the Bus Depot BBS (904-262-6701, FidoNet) and encourages members to explore telecomputing. A practical guide for local club members getting started with modems. | |
| MSCRIPT | Review of the word processor. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| New Product News | Spectrum emulators available; disk systems for 2068; terminal software for modem; cartridge version (HOT Z-AROS) of Hot Z-2068 available. | |
| New Product News | Spectrum emulators, disk drive systems for TS2068, Timex modem and BBSes, Hot-Z. | |
| Oliger Disk Drive System | Reviews the John Oliger Co. disk drive system for the TS 2068, consisting of a 4-slot expansion board and JLO DOS versions 1 and 2. Covers installation and basic operation. Article is noted to continue in the following issue. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Outlook Bright for New Products and Services | Reprinted from E. Arthur Brown catalog. | |
| Portable Computing | Describes connecting the QL to a Brother EP-22 printer over a serial cable for portable use while traveling, and covers customizing the Quill word processor’s print driver to match the printer. A practical tip for mobile QL users taking the computer on the road. | Sinclair QL |
| Production of Sinclair trikes halted | Hoover, owed 1.5m pounds, halts production. Reprint. | |
| Program Conversion: Deepspace | Deepspace is a tatical simulation of ship to ship combat. You are one of a group of captains assigned to patrol a section of your star empire’s borders against hostile aliens. Converted from the original in More BASIC Computer Games by David Ahl. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program |
| QL — First Impressions | The editor shares first impressions of the Sinclair QL purchased from Quantum Computing at $199, with particular attention to the Quill word processor and the process of connecting the QL to a Brother EP-22 printer via serial cable. A personal account of the early QL ownership experience. | Sinclair QL |
| QL support takes a quantum leap at last | Reprint. | Sinclair QL |
| Rescue for Sinclair | Reprint from Manchester Guardian Weekly. | |
| Review: Fighter Pilot | Timex/Sinclair 2068 | |
| Review: Multi-Draw 2068 | Timex/Sinclair 2068 | |
| Review: Ramex disk drive and interface | Timex/Sinclair 2068 | |
| Review: Timegate | Timex/Sinclair 2068 | |
| Review: ZIP BASIC Compiler | Timex/Sinclair 2068 | |
| Secretary’s Notes | Notes the club’s newsletter exchange arrangements with SINCUS, Triangle UG, E&S Horizons, and other groups. A brief administrative update from the club secretary. | |
| Sinclair Enigma | Speculation about new computer. Reprint. | |
| Size Base Listing for the QL | A complete SuperBASIC listing for Qmonix Size Base Rev 7.9, a clock and time-display utility. The program defines procedures including Yell, SetA, time, DSV, SizeG, Sweep, Size4, Timex, and SetTime. Attributed to Frank Toemay. | Sinclair QL, Type-in program |
| Spectrum 128 | Reprint from Your Computer. | |
| Spectrum Update | New Spectrum model; compatibility; Spectrum BASIC Disassembler. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Spectrum Update | Sinclair Research rescued; machine code programs. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Spectrum Update | Upgraded Spectrum with Spectrum+ keyboard; recursive routine to plot graphics. | Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Spectrum Update | Updates on Sinclair Research financial issues; more on 128K Spectrum; sample programs. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Sprite Maker | Machine code program to support fast moving graphics | Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program |
| Steering to Success: The QL Roadtest | Reprinted from another source. | Sinclair QL |
| Support | A & J Microdrive offers microdrives; Heath Computer Services has business programs; ROMPAK has Pro/File, Textwriter and others on ROM. | |
| Support! | Companies still supporting the Sinclair and Timex/Sinclair computers. | |
| Tax Time Spreadsheet | Guides readers through using the Vu-Calc spreadsheet on the TS 2068 for preparing a federal tax return, covering Form 1040 and Schedule A. Compares Vu-Calc with Dani-Calc for this purpose. A practical seasonal application for owners of TS 2068 compatible spreadsheet software. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| The Shape of Things to Come? | Reprint of article about ZX Spectrum+ from Your Spectrum. | Sinclair ZX Spectrum |
| The Sinclair QL | Reprinted from BYTE UK. | Sinclair QL |
| The Solder Joint | Water level sensors/switch. | |
| The Solder Joint: Build a Digital Thermometer | Build thermometer with meter IC; suggestions for interfacing to computer. | |
| TS Is Easy to Use | Collects several news items covering TS community products and resources: a telecom guide by Fischer and Ishin, disk improvements from Larken Electronics, vinyl legends from BAG Enterprises, CATS CLD chips, and a NIEKA/NIM buffer routine provided as a POKE sequence. A miscellany of hardware and software notes of interest to TS users. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
Last updated: January 14, 2026